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Jiangjin kujiao chicken

Jiangjin kujiao chicken

Chinese name
江津苦藠鸡
Mandarin pinyin
Jiāngjīn kǔjiào jī

A Jiangjin chicken dish featuring kujiao, a locally named bulb ingredient.

Heat
Region
Chongqing
Type
Order in Chinese

At the table

How to enjoy it

For a soup serving, eat the chicken and bulbs with chopsticks and sip the broth with a spoon.

A useful check

Contains chicken; watch for bones. Ask about additional ingredients if you have dietary restrictions.

How it may vary

The seasonings and additional ingredients depend on the cook. The exact botanical identity of the local kujiao has not been confirmed.

GET TO KNOW THE DISH

What goes into it?

Explore some key ingredients below. Preparations may use additional seasonings and ingredients.

The seasonings and additional ingredients depend on the cook. The exact botanical identity of the local kujiao has not been confirmed.

Typical ingredients

Recipes vary by restaurant.

How does it taste?

Chili heat
How it’s made
One possible soup version simmers chicken with kujiao bulbs. This is a serving interpretation, not a standardized Jiangjin recipe.

The seasonings and additional ingredients depend on the cook. The exact botanical identity of the local kujiao has not been confirmed.

A CONNECTION TO PLACE

Origin & regional roots

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Associated with Chongqing.

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ASK IF IT'S AVAILABLE

请问你们有江津苦藠鸡吗?

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